Canon Eos Rebel T6s 760d Instruction Manual

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Basic Operation andSettings
This chapter describes the  basic operation and settings 
necessary for using the camera’s wireless LAN 
functions. 
						

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The basic operation for setting the camera’s wireless LAN functions is explained here. Follow the procedures below.
1Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
Under the [5 1] tab, select [ Wi-Fi/
NFC ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Enable].
 Press the < Z> key to select 
[Enable ], then press < 0>.
 When this setting is selected for 
the first time, a screen to register a 
nickname (for identification) is 
displayed.  See page W-14 to 
register a nickname.
 [Wi-Fi function ] under the [51] tab is 
now selectable.
 When it is set to [ Enable], all 
connections via the DIGITAL and 
HDMI terminals will be disabled.  
[Eye-Fi trans. ] will be set to 
[Disable ].
3Select [Wi-Fi function].
Under the [5 1] tab, select [ Wi-Fi 
function ], then press < 0>.
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Basic Operation and Settings
4Select the Wi-Fi function to 
connect to.
Press the < W> < X> or < Y> < Z> 
keys to select an item.
 The camera’s wireless LAN settings 
are set from this screen. For further 
connection settings, see “Easy 
Connection” or “Advanced 
Connection”.
 When it is set to [ Disable], you cannot select [ Wi-Fi function] under 
the [5 1] tab.
 When using the NFC function, set [ Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Enable], then add 
[X] to [Allow NFC connections ]. Press the  button to add 
or remove [ X].
 When the use of electronic devic es and wireless devices is 
prohibited, such as on board airplanes or in hospitals, set it to 
[Disable].
 When it is set to [ Enable], you cannot use the camera by connecting 
it to a Connect Station, computer, printer, GPS receiver, TV set, or 
other device with a cable (p.W-12).
When you want to prioritize wireless LAN functions, do not operate the 
power switch, Mode Dial, card slot cover, or battery compartment cover. 
Otherwise, shooting or playback operation may be prioritized and 
wireless LAN functions may be  terminated during the process.
[Wi-Fi/NFC]
Using the Camera While Wireless LAN Functions Are Active 
						

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Basic Operation and Settings
If necessary, set [ Auto power off] 
under the [5 2] tab to [Disable].
 If the camera’s auto power off is 
activated during the wireless LAN 
connection, the connection will be 
terminated.
Wireless LAN connection  status can be checked on the camera’s LCD 
panel.
Auto Power Off
Wireless LAN Connection Status
Connection StatusWi-Fi Function  Display
Not connected (Off)
Connected/Sending data/
Receiving data
Waiting for connection/Waiting for 
reconnection (Blinking)
Connection error (Blinking)
(Blinking)
Wi-Fi function 
						

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Basic Operation and Settings
You can operate wireless LAN functions by touching the camera’s 
screen as well.
Using the camera’s NFC functi on enables you to do the following:
 Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to connect them 
easily via a wireless LAN (p.W-20).
 While playing back images on the camera, touch an NFC-enabled 
smartphone to the camera to send a captured image to the 
smartphone (p.W-31).
 Hold the camera close to the Canon Connect Station (sold 
separately) to connect them easil y via a wireless LAN (p.W-44).
Touch Control
What You Can Do Using the NFC Function
With this camera, you cannot connect to other NFC-enabled cameras or 
printers using the NFC function.
What is NFC?
NFC (Near Field Communication) is  a function that can exchange 
information by simply bringing two  NFC-enabled devices close together. 
This camera uses the NFC function to exchange information regarding 
wireless LAN connection. 
						

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Basic Operation and Settings
Cable Connection Cautions
When [ 51: Wi-Fi/NFC ] is set to [Enable], connection via interface cable, 
stereo AV cable, or HDMI cable is disabled. Set [ 51: Wi-Fi/NFC ] to 
[ Disable ] before connecting a cable.
 When the camera is connected to a Connect Station, computer, printer, 
GPS receiver, TV set, or any other device with an interface cable, 
settings for [ Wi-Fi/NFC] cannot be changed. Disconnect the interface 
cable before changing any settings.
Cards
 If there is no card in the camera, it cannot be connected to a wireless 
LAN. Additionally, the camera cannot be connected to a wireless LAN to 
use the Wi-Fi functions [ l], [m ], or [ o] unless the card has images 
saved on it.
Using an Eye-Fi Card
 When [ 51: Wi-Fi/NFC ] is set to [Enable], image transfer using an Eye-Fi 
card is disabled. 
						

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Registering aNickname
This chapter describes how to set the camera’s 
nickname (for identification). 
						

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Before setting up a connection, set the camera’s nickname (for 
identification).
When the camera is connected to another device via a wireless LAN, 
the nickname will be displayed on the device.  Be sure to set a 
nickname as otherwise you cannot go to the wireless LAN settings 
screen.
1Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
 Under the [5 1] tab, select [ Wi-Fi/
NFC ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Enable].
 Press the < Z> key to select 
[Enable ], then press < 0>.
 When this setting is selected for the 
first time, a screen to register a 
nickname is displayed. Select [ OK] 
and proceed on to step 3.
Registering a Nickname 
						

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Registering a Nickname
3Enter a nickname.
For instructions on entering 
characters, see “Virtual Keyboard 
Operation” on the next page.
 Enter any characters between 1 to 14 
characters in length.
4Exit the setting.
When you are finished, press the 
 button.
 Select [ OK] on the confirmation 
dialog and press < 0> to return to 
the menu screen.
The nickname can be changed later from the [ General sett.] screen. 
						

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Registering a Nickname
Changing the entry area
Press the < Q> button to toggle
between the top and bottom entry
areas.
 Moving the cursor
Press the < Y> < Z> keys in the top
area to move the cursor.
 Entering text
In the bottom area, press the < W> < X> or   keys to select 
a character, then press < 0> to enter it.
You can check how many characters you have entered, and how 
many more can be entered, by referring to [*/*] on the upper right of 
the screen.
 Changing the entry mode*
Select [ E] at the bottom right of the bottom entry area. Each 
time you press < 0>, the entry mode will change as follows: Lower 
case  9 Numerals / Symbols 1  9 Numerals / Symbols 2  9 Upper 
case.
* When  [Touch control: Disable]  is set, you can enter all characters on one 
screen.
 Deleting a character
Press the < L> button to delete one character.
 Finishing the text entry
Press the < M> button to confirm what you have entered and 
exit. If a confirmation dialog is displayed, select [ OK] to exit.
 Canceling the text entry
Press the < B> button to cancel text entry and exit. If a 
confirmation dialog is displayed, select [ OK] to exit.
Virtual Keyboard Operation